Table 3.
Multivariable health belief predictors of intention to have colonoscopy in 5 years. a (N=273)
| Predictor | Intention |
|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | |
| Perceived likelihood | 2.00 (1.16–3.44) |
| Perceived benefits | 1.08 (0.33–3.53) |
| Perceived barriers | 0.51 (0.23–1.13) |
| Self-efficacy (confident that could get colonoscopy) | 1.76 (0.86–3.61) |
| Physician recommended colonoscopy b | 2.70 (0.53 – 13.73) |
| Seen a primary care provider since diagnosis b | 0.12 (0.00 – 3.68) |
| History of screening before diagnosis b | 1.90 (0.64 – 5.62) |
| Had colonoscopy after diagnosis b | 9.47 (2.08 – 43.16) |
a
Adjusted for age, education, sex, race/ethnicity, severity of comorbidities, site of tumor, stage at diagnosis, income, whether insured
b
Reference groups for dichotomous variables are: did not receive recommendation, did not see a primary care provider, did not have screening before diagnosis, and did not have colonoscopy after diagnosis.
Note: OR = odds ratio, CI = confidence interval